Epilepsy and drowning

What you need to know

• Children and older people with epilepsy are considered as high-risk populations for drowning
• The home environment such as the bathroom, and in swimming pools are the most common places for epilepsy-related drowning.
• Bathing, unintentional falls and swimming are common activities being undertaken prior to drowning
• Many epilepsy-related drowning deaths occurred when the person was alone